Vasileios Karatzenis

Founder @VDK Capital | Advisor and Investor | Private Markets | Niche Venture Capital Funds | Purpose & Impact Driven Founders | Ex UBS, Pictet & Cie, Merrill Lynch.

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 6 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2024
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Advisor / Board Member / Investor
Sep 2024
Welcome to Coffeeco, where were committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainability through innovative solutions. We recognize the coffee industrys significant waste issue, with espresso accounting for just 1% of the coffee fruit and the remaining 99% going to waste. The average person generates 50 grams of coffee waste daily, equivalent to 0.0935 kg of CO2e. Skincare with Microbiome-Friendly Ingredients: We collect used coffee grounds from cafes and repurpose them for skincare products. Coffee grounds are rich in antioxidants and caffeine, offering anti-aging and skin rejuvenation benefits. Our product line includes scrubs, masks, and lotions made from reclaimed coffee grounds. These products are not only eco-friendly but also have a lower CO2 footprint compared to conventional skincare ingredients. Closing the Waste Loop with Sustainable Polypropylene: In addition to skincare, we use coffee grounds cellulose fibers to create biodegradable polypropylene with coffee fibers. This innovative bioplastic can replace traditional plastics in packaging and food containers, contributing to a more sustainable future. Microbiome-Friendly Focus: Our skincare formulations prioritize the skins microbiome health, promoting a healthier complexion. We understand the importance of maintaining this balance for skin well-being. Our Vision for Sustainability: Our vision extends beyond coffee waste. We aim to transform the food supply chain from linear to circular, continuously researching ways to upcycle food waste and reduce our environmental footprint. Join Us on Our Mission: Join us in making the world greener, one cup of coffee at a time. Thanks for choosing Coffe-Eco, where were dedicated to closing the waste loop, introducing microbiome-friendly skincare, and sustainable polypropylene production.
Advisor & Investor
May 2020
Venture fund based in New York City, investing in purpose driven startups from seed to Series A. Email us: hi@tmv.vc
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2024
Advisor / Board Member / Investor
Sep 2024
Welcome to Coffeeco, where were committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainability through innovative solutions. We recognize the coffee industrys significant waste issue, with espresso accounting for just 1% of the coffee fruit and the remaining 99% going to waste. The average person generates 50 grams of coffee waste daily, equivalent to 0.0935 kg of CO2e. Skincare with Microbiome-Friendly Ingredients: We collect used coffee grounds from cafes and repurpose them for skincare products. Coffee grounds are rich in antioxidants and caffeine, offering anti-aging and skin rejuvenation benefits. Our product line includes scrubs, masks, and lotions made from reclaimed coffee grounds. These products are not only eco-friendly but also have a lower CO2 footprint compared to conventional skincare ingredients. Closing the Waste Loop with Sustainable Polypropylene: In addition to skincare, we use coffee grounds cellulose fibers to create biodegradable polypropylene with coffee fibers. This innovative bioplastic can replace traditional plastics in packaging and food containers, contributing to a more sustainable future. Microbiome-Friendly Focus: Our skincare formulations prioritize the skins microbiome health, promoting a healthier complexion. We understand the importance of maintaining this balance for skin well-being. Our Vision for Sustainability: Our vision extends beyond coffee waste. We aim to transform the food supply chain from linear to circular, continuously researching ways to upcycle food waste and reduce our environmental footprint. Join Us on Our Mission: Join us in making the world greener, one cup of coffee at a time. Thanks for choosing Coffe-Eco, where were dedicated to closing the waste loop, introducing microbiome-friendly skincare, and sustainable polypropylene production.
2023
Advisor
May 2023
Charge Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York that invests in early stage tech ventures.
2021
Advisor
May 2021
We are a specialist VC fund that partners with founders shaping tomorrows HumanOS: systems helping people learn, work, and adapt continuously. *Our investment thesis* Technology is a lever. As software grows more intelligent and autonomous, it multiplies the value of human skills, knowledge, and creativity. We believe the next wave of category-defining companies will harness this power to redefine human capability. We call this the HumanOS: the emerging layer of tools and systems that enable people to learn faster, work smarter, and adapt continuously. *Sidekick - content hub* To help founders win, we publish regularly founder stories, signals and operator playbooks from across the learning and work ecosystem: https://brighteyevc.com/sidekick - Brighteye Insider - monthly updates from the fund & portfolio - Sidekick Bulletin - a bi-weekly dose of curated insights - Sidekick FM - a podcast for signals from the future of learning & work Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/brighteyenews
2020
Advisor
Oct 2020
Redrice provides capital, advice and connections to early stage businesses. We are a high conviction, anti-hype investor, seeking companies with a sustainable differentiation. We initially invest at seed stage, with the ability to support founders through the entire entrepreneurial journey. We are partnered with a collection of highly respected European entrepreneurs. Our investee companies benefit from their active involvement, honest advice and expansive networks.
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